Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB3818

Introduced
6/5/23  
Refer
6/5/23  

Caption

To prohibit the Secretary of Energy from finalizing a proposed rule related to consumer conventional cooking products, and for other purposes.

Impact

The impact of HB 3818 on state laws centers on the autonomy of the federal government in regulating energy efficiency standards. If enacted, the bill would block any such proposed rules from taking effect, allowing consumers and manufacturers to continue using and selling gas stoves without facing new restrictions. This could set a precedent for future legislative actions aimed at preventing federal regulations that conflict with local preferences and practices concerning energy use in households. Additionally, it highlights the ongoing debate about energy sources and their environmental implications amidst a broader shift towards cleaner, sustainable energy practices.

Summary

House Bill 3818 aims to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from finalizing a proposed rule that would impose stringent energy consumption standards on gas cooking products, specifically gas stoves and ovens. The legislation responds to a perceived threat to consumer choice and the availability of natural gas appliances due to regulatory proposals that would effectively ban the sale of most gas stoves. Supporters of the bill emphasize the importance of maintaining access to natural gas as a safe and reliable energy source for cooking, arguing that the proposed regulations could lead to increased energy prices and limit options for consumers. This bill represents a significant pushback against federal regulatory actions perceived as overreaching by many legislators.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HB 3818 include the balance between ensuring consumer choice and addressing health and environmental concerns linked to gas stoves. Proponents of the proposed federal rule argue that gas stoves present health risks due to indoor air pollution and contribute to increased greenhouse gas emissions. In contrast, supporters of HB 3818 assert that any regulation that limits consumer access to gas stoves constitutes an infringement on personal freedoms. The legislative discourse around the bill showcases a broader national conversation regarding energy policy, consumer rights, and safety regulations.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HR463

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 277) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 288) to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1615) to prohibit the use of Federal funds to ban gas stoves; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1640) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule titled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Conventional Cooking Products", and for other purposes.

US HR495

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 44) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'stabilizing braces'"; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 277) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 288) to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1615) to prohibit the use of Federal funds to ban gas stoves; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R 1640) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule titled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Conventional Cooking Products", and for other purposes.

US HB5411

To prohibit the Secretary of Energy from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule titled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Clothes Washers".

US HB6813

To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule related to revisions to the air emissions reporting requirements, and for other purposes.

US HB3823

To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from issuing any rule, regulation, or guidance that promotes the use of traffic photo enforcement, and for other purposes.

US HB10428

To support and fund the Federal procurement of clean energy products, and for other purposes.

US HB558

To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prohibit certain foreign countries from purchasing or leasing property near sensitive sites, and for other purposes.

US HB3969

To provide for a rulemaking on operation of unmanned aircraft beyond visual line of sight, and for other purposes.

US HB1

Lower Energy Costs Act This bill provides for the exploration, development, importation, and exportation of energy resources (e.g., oil, gas, and minerals). For example, it sets forth provisions to (1) expedite energy projects, (2) eliminate or reduce certain fees related to the development of federal energy resources, and (3) eliminate certain funds that provide incentives to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases. The bill expedites the development, importation, and exportation of energy resources, including by waiving environmental review requirements and other specified requirements under certain environmental laws, eliminating certain restrictions on the import and export of oil and natural gas, prohibiting the President from declaring a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing (a type of process used to extract underground energy resources), directing the Department of the Interior to conduct sales for the leasing of oil and gas resources on federal lands and waters as specified by the bill, and limiting the authority of the President and executive agencies to restrict or delay the development of energy on federal land. In addition, the bill reduces royalties for oil and gas development on federal land and eliminates charges on methane emissions. It also eliminates a variety of funds, such as funds for energy efficiency improvements in buildings as well as the greenhouse gas reduction fund.

US HB263

Stop Trying to Obsessively Vilify Energy Act or the STOVE Act This bill prohibits federal agencies from promulgating rules or guidances that restrict or ban the use and purchase of gas-powered stoves, cooktops, ranges, or ovens in the United States.

Similar Bills

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